Rehabbing Astros Hader, Pena & Meyers Join Hooks

CORPUS CHRISTI - Astros left-handed pitcher Josh Hader, shortstop Jeremy Peña, and centerfielder Jake Meyers are all set to make rehab appearances at Whataburger Field this week. Hader, a 3-time Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year recipient, is recovering from left biceps tendinitis after going 6-2 with a 2.05 ERA and 0.85 WHIP in 48 games for the Astros last season. The 32-year-old southpaw saved 28 games in 29 chances while averaging 13 strikeouts per 9 innings pitch en route to his... Full Story

Travis Clayton Named 15th Head Coach in Team History

WICHITA, Kan. - The Wichita Thunder, ECHL affiliate of the NHL's San Jose Sharks, AHL's San Jose Barracuda and powered by Toyota, are excited to announce that Travis Clayton has been hired as the 15th Head Coach in franchise history. "Wichita has always been home. My wife is from here, I spent 11 seasons playing for the Thunder, and it's where we started our family," stated Clayton. "To have my first professional coaching opportunity in the ECHL right here is a true full-circle moment. I'm incredibly grateful to Joel and the Steven Brothers for their trust, and I can't wait to get to work ... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

This past week the Binghamton Black Bears made Federal Prospects Hockey League history by winning their third straight Commissioner's Cup Championship, expansion team Dallas Pulse won the Major League Volleyball championship, and the Northwoods League announced it will place a team at The Field of Dreams Ballpark for the 2027 season. Highlights from this week come from the Federal Prospect Hockey League, American Hockey League, SPHL, North American Hockey League, Major League Volleyball, Athletes Unlimited Softball League, Ultimate Frisbee Association, Northwoods League, International Leag... Full Story

Bolts Dominate Crushers in Series Opener

CRESTWOOD, IL - The ThunderBolts set season highs with nine runs and 14 hits as they cruised to their fourth win in five games to start the season, 9-0 over the Lake Erie Crushers at ForeFront Field Tuesday afternoon. Victor Cerny started the scoring for the Bolts (4-1) when he doubled and scored in the second inning on Donte Grant's groundout. They added two more runs in the third as Josue Urdaneta singled and Michael Sandle doubled. Oscar Serratos doubled them both home, making the score 3-0. That remained the score into the sixth inning when Jared Beebe cushioned the lead with his fir... Full Story

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• Aces Begin East Coast Swing with Pair of Games at Connecticut - Las Vegas Aces (WNBA)
• USL CUP Preview: Rhode Island FC at Portland Hearts of Pine: May 16, 2026 - Rhode Island FC (USL)
• Brian McBride Brings World Cup Experience to Brooklyn FC - Brooklyn FC (USL)
• Galaxy's Road Stretch Rolls on against Sporting Kansas City on Wednesday, May 13 at 5:30 p.m. PT - LA Galaxy (MLS)
• LAFC Begins Two-Game Road Swing against Western Conference Opponents St. Louis City SC on Wednesday Night - Los Angeles FC (MLS)
• Martin Chromiak to Represent Slovakia at 2026 World Championship - Ontario Reign (AHL)
• Rehabbing Astros Hader, Pena & Meyers Join Hooks - Corpus Christi Hooks (TL)
• Rapids Set for Midweek Road Clash with Minnesota United FC - Colorado Rapids (MLS)
• DockHounds Power Past Goldeyes - Winnipeg Goldeyes (AA)
• All Today's Minor League News
  

• Messi doubles MLS base salary, his $28 million total compensation more than twice any other player - MLS New York Newsday
• Minnesota United's new salary data - MLS St. Paul Pioneer Press
• PWHL to announce Las Vegas expansion team Wednesday - PWHL Las Vegas Review-Journal
• Trenton Thunder to become Garden State Fighting Finches for one night this season - MLBDL Trentonian
• Jacksonville Waves women's basketball ready for season opener - UPSHOT Florida Times-Union
• 'Ted Lasso' actor Cristo Fernandez signs with El Paso Locomotive. - USL El Paso Times
• WNBA Power Rankings: Unbeaten Liberty, Valkyries open 1-2 - WNBA ESPN
• 3 Up, 3 Down, NLL Semifinals: How Did We Get Here? - NLL Inside Lacrosse
• Sources: NWSL's Racing Louisville exploring partial sale - NWSL ESPN
• Highest-paid CFL players at every position for 2026 - CFL 3DownNation
• All Today's Minor League Headlines

• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger
• Inside the UFL by Fran Stuchbury
• Ta'amu, Fatukasi and Thompson-Robinson Named OurSports Central UFL Players of the Week by Fran Stuchbury
• Last Week around the Leagues by Fran Stuchbury
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report by Dan Krieger

Ottawa Titans utility player Kaiden Cardoso

See All Today's Images The following minor league and alternative professional sports teams on OurSports Central have been viewed the most over the last seven days:

1. Columbia Fireflies - Carolina League (CarL)
2. B.C. Lions - Canadian Football League (CFL)
3. Inter Miami CF - Major League Soccer (MLS)
4. Tampa Bay Rowdies - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
5. Inter Toronto FC - Canadian Premier League (CPL)
6. Indiana Fever - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
7. Stockton Kings - NBA G League (G League)
8. Seattle Torrent - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
9. Topeka Scarecrows - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
10. Vancouver Goldeneyes - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)

1. Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report
2. Professional Women's Hockey League Expands to Detroit
3. 2026 WHL Prospects Draft Show Streaming Exclusively on Victory+
4. LAFC Battles Toluca on Wednesday for a Place in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Final
5. FPHL Announces Fresno, CA Franchise
6. Frost Activate Madison Bizal on 10-Day Contract
7. RedBlacks Announce More Signings
8. Montréal Takes First Win of Series with 1-0 Triple-Overtime Win over Minnesota
9. Last Week around the Leagues
10. Marie-Philip Poulin Clutch in Montréal's 1-0 Triumph in 3OT

The most recent minor league and alternative professional sports teams added to OurSports Central:

• PWHL Hamilton - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• PWHL Las Vegas - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Stockton - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• Dyersville - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Fresno Falcons - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• San Diego - Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL)
• PWHL Detroit - Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL)
• Dune Coast Baseball - Northwoods League (Northwoods)
• Athens - Indoor Football League (IFL)
• Columbus - National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)

OurSports Central provides coverage of select alternative and minor league professional sports leagues in addition to the top junior hockey leagues and college wood bat baseball leagues:

BASEBALL
Affiliated Minor League Baseball
AzCL, AzFL, CalL, CarL, EL, FLCL, FSL, IL, MLBDL, MWL, NWL, PCL, SAL, SL, TL
College Wood Bat Baseball
ApL, Northwoods
Independent Minor League Baseball
AA, AtL, FL, ML, Pecos, PL, WPBL

BASKETBALL
Men's Minor League Basketball
BIG3, CEBL, G League
Women's Basketball
UPSHOT, WNBA

FOOTBALL
Indoor/Arena Football
AF1, IFL, NAL, TAL
Outdoor Football
CFL, UFL

HOCKEY
Junior Hockey
NAHL, OHL, QMJHL, USHL, WHL
Minor League Hockey
AHL, ECHL, FPHL, SPHL
Women's Hockey
PWHL

LACROSSE
Indoor Lacrosse
NLL
Outdoor Lacrosse
PLL, WLL

OTHER
Other Sports
MLR
Other Women's
AUSL, LOVB, MLV, NWLS

SOCCER
Indoor Soccer
MASL
Outdoor Soccer
CPL, MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL, USL Premier, USL1
Women's Soccer
GSL, NSL, NWSL